FCC-Nevada Team Up to Sniff Out Phone Discount Fraud
Published Date: 3/12/2025
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Summary
The FCC and USAC are teaming up with Nevada’s Welfare Department to double-check who qualifies for the Lifeline program, which helps low-income folks get discounted internet and phone service. Starting April 11, 2025, this 18-month data-matching project will make sure only eligible people get benefits, cutting down on fraud and saving money. If you’re involved with Lifeline in Nevada, this change affects you and aims to keep the program fair and efficient.
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Nevada Lifeline recipients face data matching
If you apply for or receive Lifeline in Nevada, starting April 11, 2025 your last four Social Security digits, date of birth, and last name will be sent to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to check whether you are enrolled in SNAP or Medicaid. This matching project runs for 18 months and will return a simple "yes" or "no" on enrollment for applicants, current subscribers, household qualifiers, minors who qualify a guardian, and individuals acting for an eligible telecommunications carrier.
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